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California House District 31
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joaquin Arambula Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Roster as of Oct 28
Annalisa PereaDemocraticJim PolsgroveRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Joaquin Arambula (D) 60.2, Solomon Verduzco (R) 39.8
- Last election
- Joaquin Arambula (Democratic) won by 20.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, Joaquin Arambula, is not on the candidate list.
- Annalisa PereaDemocraticCity Councilmember/Mother
- Jim PolsgroveRepublicanRetired Engineering Technician
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (PDF), dated Aug 27
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Official results for California
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 115,887
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
- Source
- California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 general (summary pages)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoaquin ArambulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,76760.2% RepublicanSolomon Verduzco Republican 46,12039.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,812
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoaquin ArambulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,25560.8% RepublicanDolce Misol Calandra Republican 28,55739.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,744
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoaquin ArambulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,19361.9% RepublicanFernando Banuelos Republican 47,55138.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,692
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoaquin ArambulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,92164.8% RepublicanLupe Espinoza Republican 29,77135.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,858
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoaquin ArambulaWon Democratic 62,40463.8% RepublicanClint Olivier Republican 35,45436.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,182
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry T. PereaWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,16566.8% IndependentWalter O. Villarreal Independent 18,01733.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,908
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry T. PereaWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,62664.0% RepublicanJames Bennett Republican 31,28236.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,553
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry T. PereaWon Democratic 40,94759.7% RepublicanBrandon Shoemaker Republican 27,60640.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,947
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJuan ArambulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,62069.5% RepublicanClifford Archer Republican 28,31030.5% OtherChristopher Alexander McCowan Other 170.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,004
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJuan ArambulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,004100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,234
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJuan ArambulaWon Democratic 49,73857.7% RepublicanPaul Betancourt Republican 36,49642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,050
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSarah ReyesWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,050100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,731
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSarah ReyesWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,20263.2% RepublicanRichard Guerra Cabral Republican 27,52936.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,979
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSarah ReyesWon Democratic 36,55359.0% RepublicanDavid Jackson Republican 25,42641.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,996
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCruz M. BustamanteWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,73562.5% RepublicanNathan Short Republican 22,05331.5% LibertarianJoseph Peacock Libertarian 2,9354.2% OtherJoni Mamicki Other 1,2731.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,390
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCruz M. BustamanteWon Democratic 37,01258.4% RepublicanGlen S. Peterson Republican 26,37841.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,025
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce BronzanWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,025100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,977
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce BronzanWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,977100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,512
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce BronzanWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,74470.6% RepublicanDoug Haaland Republican 30,76829.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,043
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce BronzanWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,43270.1% RepublicanDon Farrington Republican 23,61129.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,401
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce BronzanWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,07363.4% RepublicanDon Farrington Republican 39,32836.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,031
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce BronzanWon Democratic 51,81559.5% RepublicanJoann Taul Slinkard Republican 32,44337.3% LibertarianJames B. Johnson Libertarian 2,7733.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,427
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LehmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 84,427100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,394
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LehmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,76157.4% RepublicanTom Marsella Republican 37,63342.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,489
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LehmanWon Democratic 54,00453.7% RepublicanBill Jones Republican 44,65544.4% OtherLyle O. Cook Other 1,8301.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,470
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest N. MobleyWon(incumbent) Republican 47,07960.0% DemocraticElvin C. Bell Democratic 29,44137.5% OtherFloyd E. Heeley Other 1,9502.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,408
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Murphy Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 68,89265.4% DemocraticHenry Faitz Democratic 36,51634.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,866
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Murphy Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 45,89764.8% DemocraticRichard C. Pfaff Democratic 24,96935.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,874
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Murphy Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 58,13371.9% DemocraticRobert M. Sanders Democratic 18,97023.5% OtherFloyd L. Jordan Jr. Other 2,2072.7% OtherJeffrey R. Kline Other 1,5641.9%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026